Before there were any humans around to construct artificial waterfalls, the rock next to today’s Rainbow Falls was forming on the ocean floor more than 100 million years ago.
‘Looking Back’: Rainbow Falls
Legacy Business Pacific Cafe Nears Half-Century Mark
From its orange pendant lights to the old-timey wall decor, the Pacific Cafe is a testament to the Outer Richmond neighborhood of the 1970s. The seafood restaurant has stayed almost unchanged throughout its 49 years of business and will be celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024. Moreover, the Pacific Cafe’s history has earned a spot on the City’s Legacy Business list.
A Plan for Concerts After Outside Lands Goes to Board of Supervisors
Starting next year, another weekend of August concerts will be held at the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park following the Outside Lands Music Festival if the San Francisco Board of Supervisors green-lights the proposal in September.
Richmond’s Native Son Woody LaBounty Lives and Breathes History
Stephen “Woody” LaBounty is used to preserving the history of San Francisco, not being part of it. But he has built a legacy through his work and his own story is also one worth entering into the annals of San Francisco history, perhaps along with the brimmed hat he never seems to be without.
City Planners Focusing on Westside Zoning
Decades-old zoning laws on the west side of San Francisco are being challenged by California state housing mandates, so city planners are turning their attention to rezoning in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #14 and Solution, August 2023
Richmond Review crossword puzzle #14 and solution, August 2023
Letter to the Editor: West Side at Significant Risk Without Firefighting Pipeline
Thanks kindly to your fine paper and reporter Thomas Pendergast for the critically important article detailing the insufficient funds for building our community’s water pipeline system to properly manage westside fire risks.
Commentary: We Can Make a Difference in the Richmond District
As I ride through the Richmond District on my ebike, it has become clear to me that our neighborhood and many others in San Francisco are under attack by criminals. Property crime, such as smash and grabs, auto burglaries, catalytic converter theft, shoplifting, and physical attacks on senior citizens, appears to have escalated in recent years.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio’s Parisian Blind Spot
Editor:D4 Supervisor Engardio’s vision of bringing ‘the spirit of Paris to the Sunset’ has a blind spot. Where in his scheme is a fully functioning and reliable transit service operating along those […]
Commentary: Jen Nossokoff
As I announce my candidacy for District 1 supervisor, I bring a fresh perspective as a non-traditional candidate outside of the established political system. My vision as district supervisor revolves around three core principles: bringing people together, investing in local small businesses and keeping our neighborhood clean and safe.
‘Cooking Together’: Cookouts and Picnics in San Francisco’s Foggy Summer
The summer season in San Francisco’s Sunset and Richmond districts is hardly noticeable as we don’t have hot sunny, summer months. But this should not prevent us from doing summer things, such as planning a picnic or a cookout.
Press Release: Agreement Reached on Proposed Concerts in GG Park Pending Board Approval
A proposal to host a series of ticketed concerts in the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields will go before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in September following an initial agreement reached today between the Recreation and Park Department, Another Planet Entertainment (APE) and District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Neighborways’ Unnecessary
I have reviewed the proposed “Neighborways” changes to the streets in the Outer Sunset and believe that the changes are unwarranted and unnecessary.
‘Photos of the Month’: July 2023
‘A Shot of Salvation’: O’Keeffe’s, by Deno Gellepes
“It’s open. It’s finally open!” I said, astonished, as I pointed directly across the street at what had always looked to me like an abandoned corner liquor store at Fifth and Balboa. But there she was, doors wide open and plenty of space inside to park. I looked at my buddy, and with Saturday afternoon conviction, we simultaneously wailed, “O’KEEFFE’S!”
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